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April 1 - April 30, 2024
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Debbie Couch

IU Health

"To make more of an effort to make less disposable waste. Stay up to date on all my yearly health exams. Make sure to give blood regularly."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 491 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    6.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    3.0
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    25
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    691
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    4.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    30
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    10
    items
    donated
  • UP TO
    1.0
    pint of blood
    donated
  • UP TO
    1.0
    well-being appointment
    made
  • UP TO
    135
    minutes spent
    learning
  • UP TO
    1.0
    greener purchase
    made

Debbie's actions

At Home

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

In Our Communities

Donate Items

I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 10 items.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Repair an Item

I will repair an item, such as clothing or an appliance, for myself, a friend, family member, or neighbor.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Work

Prevent Recycling Contamination

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 30 minutes learning about which items are recyclable both at my workplace and at home since they may be different, and recycle only those items.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Learn the Truth about Expiration Dates

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Well-being

Go Get a Check Up

I will make 1 appointments to support my health and well-being (primary care provider, dental, vision, etc.)

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Well-being

Learn About Constructive Communication

I will spend 60 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

In Our Communities

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and/or meat from a local farmers market or food co-op to make 1 locally-sourced meals.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Work

Greener Purchasing

I will select a greener option when purchasing supplies, such as products that have environmental certifications, less packaging, or other environmental attributes, or come from local vendors.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Well-being

Gratitude

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for every day.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

One Healthcare

Donate Blood

I will donate blood in my community to make sure there are adequate supplies for routine medical services and emergencies.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Work

Work From Home

I will work from home 30 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

One Healthcare

Use A Reusable Mug/Bottle

I will keep 10 disposable cup(s) and/or bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle, cup, or mug.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    In Our Communities Buy From a Farmers Market
    Did procuring local ingredients impact the way you think about food or the meals you decided to prepare? If so, how?

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    Debbie Couch 4/30/2024 6:20 AM
    The produce is so much fresher. We actually have a farmers market right around the corner from my house. It gives me a chance to try items that I might not try from the store. They are able to provide more info and different ways to prepare it.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    In Our Communities Donate Items
    Why is it important to consider how and to whom you donate your no-longer-needed items?

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    Debbie Couch 4/30/2024 6:16 AM
    I prefer to donate to places that help locally.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Work Greener Purchasing
    What green attributes do you look for when making purchasing decisions?

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    Debbie Couch 4/30/2024 6:14 AM
    I look for the energy efficient symbol on the box before I buy.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Work Prevent Recycling Contamination
    What have you learned about what is accepted by local haulers for recycling, what you can drop off or ship to certain places, and what is not recyclable in your area? What is the most difficult part of recycling for you?

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    Debbie Couch 4/30/2024 6:13 AM
    I need to separate the recyled items. We have a separate place to take metal items. Separate the plastic and paper in the blue bags you can buy at the store. This will make sure they are sorted correctly. Finding stores that sell the clear blue bags.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Well-being Learn About Constructive Communication
    What is one way you would like to improve your communication skills? Why is constructive communication important at work and at home?

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    Debbie Couch 4/30/2024 5:59 AM
    To communicate my feelings instead of thinking someone can read my mind. I can only do my best at work if I communicate.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Well-being Go Get a Check Up
    How do you practice self care? Why is it important?

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    Debbie Couch 4/30/2024 5:58 AM
    I make sure to take my meds everyday. I make sure to go to my appointments regularly. In order to live my best life I need to take care of myself. Take care of myself doesn't just help me but those in my life.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    One Healthcare Donate Blood
    Why do you donate blood?

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    Debbie Couch 4/30/2024 5:53 AM
    So that I can't help someone who needs it. I am O negative and I can give to any blood type. My blood can be used in several different ways. It can save a life.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Home Adjust the Thermostat
    What other steps can you take each day to heat and cool your home more efficiently?

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    Debbie Couch 4/30/2024 5:52 AM
    Open the windows instead of turning on the AC. Make sure doors and windows are letting air in and out.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Home Repair an Item
    What was the last item you repaired? How did you do it and what was the outcome? What are your favorite resources for learning how to repair items yourself?

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    Debbie Couch 4/30/2024 5:50 AM
    I repaired a pair of pants with a hole in them. I hand stitched the hole with a patch on the inside of the pants. I watch videos on the internet and it shows direction on how to repair my item.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Home Switch to Cold Water
    How else can you reduce the environmental footprint of clothing and textiles?

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    Debbie Couch 4/30/2024 5:48 AM
    I wash some items in clothing less often since they don't need it. I try to make sure that I use the correct water level for my loads. I repair clothing that I am able to instead of throwing them away.